....Kieron Shaw and Jed Ferguson

Swimming Lessons

My favourite subject is swimming because you get really good lessons and they help you to swim properly.
Swimming is on a Wednesday at 2pm in Dunston Pool.
Some year 2 children , all Year 3, 4 and Year 5 go to the baths . The teachers who take us are Miss Lawson and Mrs Anderson.
There are three teams in the small pool - red, blue and green. We get changed and have a shower before we go into the pool. The small pool is 1m deep. We swim for about an hour and come back to school at about 4pm.
Kieron Shaw

Wednesdays are good days! In the afternoon we go to Dunston Pool with Miss Lawson and Mrs Anderson. All the children in Miss Lawson's class go with the Year 5's in Mr Hampson's class.
We have to shower before we go in the pool then we are put into different groups. The big pool is nearly 4m deep and is for swimmers trying to get a KS2 certificate. The small pool is for learners.
There are two teachers, Mrs Reay and Miss Barnes.
Mrs Reay does the big pool, she is helping Abigail and Matthew with Personal Survival Awards and they will shortly need to swim in pyjamas. Other children with Mrs Reay are trying to build up strength by treading water and swimming lengths.
Miss Barnes does the small pool she gives children floats and confidence and makes them improve their strokes.
Some times we have free time which is my favourite time!
Jed Ferguson

Articles written and published to the website by Jed and Kieron

by Jack Greenup

Football Tournament

I am very proud to be on the school football team. I am looking forward to Wed 1st February 2012 because Swalwell School team are playing in a tournament at Gateshead Leisure Centre. There are 14 teams taking part and the top 2 teams are playing in the final on Wednesday 8th February.

I think our team is me, Jordan, Karl, Kieran, Jake, Ethan and Kelsey. I am proud because I am playing for the school team. I love football! Mrs Wheatley and Mrs Lancastle -Smith must think I am good because they always pick me for the team .

At weekends I play for Swalwell Swifts and I once played for Darlington. I was also asked to go to Sunderland Academy.

Swalwell Swifts are a good team and are top of the Gateshead league.

PHOTOGRAPHS OF OUR 2011 - 2012 TEAM CAN BE VIEWED BY CLICKING HERE

Written and published to the website by Jack Greenup.

Amy Hodgson
On Wednesday 24th November ten pupils of Swalwell Primary School went to a basketball tournament at Whickham School. I was one of ten pupils to represent our school. The others were: Jack Greenup, Jake Todd, Jordan Jeffery, Sophie Pears, Karl Moorhead, Jessica Hall, Kieron Trainer and Faith Lowes.
We played overall five matches each and the teams we played were: Fellside, Front Street, Washingwell A, Washingwell B, Fellside B.
The winning team was Washingwell A they were presented with a certificate, a medal and a trophy. After every match the team played, we shook hands with the opponents. When we had finished the semi - final match we found out that we were runners- up. We all got certificates and around of applause from the four teams remaining.

I had a brilliant time and I hope I can continue playing basketball in secondary school.

Written by Amy Hodgson.

Our Year 5 and two of our Year 6 pupils did us proud on Wednesday 16th March when they took part in a basketball tournament organised by Newcastle Eagles at Gateshead Stadium.
Six schools ( twenty one teams in all) participated.
One of our teams made it to the quarter finals and eight of our children were identified as talented and hard working players ... Jack G, Jake T, Jake P, Karl M, Leigh Ann, Amy, Courtney and Angel were presented with letters of congratulations from Newcastle Eagles and given the opportunity to continue playing basketball, free of charge, at a special session to be held in Gateshead Leisure Centre on March 24th.
J Anderson

Children from many of the borough's schools were asked to perform at The Sage as part of the Gateshead Schools Dance Festival 2011. The festival has become an annual event in the Swalwell diary.
Dance is a physical activity, and it gives our children the opportunity to use imagination, improve health, boost confidence, to perform and to have fun.
The dancers were a credit to the school, they danced in time and gave a polished ,professional performance and should be congratulated for their hard work and commitment.
A huge thank you to Miss Gowland and Mrs Wheatley for organisation, support and costume design and to the students from Whickham School and Sports College for their help and guidance.

Photographs are now in the gallery
J Anderson

Just a reminder to let you know that our school football team have a match at Fellside School on Tuesday 15th March. We wish our team well and know that, whatever the outcome, they will be good sportsmen and do us proud.

Courtney, Karl, Angel, Amy, Matthew and Sara from Y5 did a magnificent job representing our school in a Mini- Basketball Tournament at Whickham School on Thursday 3rd February.
Special thanks to Mr Hampson, Mrs Wheatley and Miss Waugh for transporting children to and from the event.
J Anderson

Laura (Y6), Antony and Faith (Y3/4) attended a G & T dance workshop at Whickham School on Wednesday 19th January. The workshop was held in the dance studio at Whickham and all children who participated received a certificate.
J Anderson

Children from our Year 3/4 class, Will, Lauren, Demi, Liam, Reece, and Connor took part in a multi - skills event which was held in Whickham School sports hall this afternoon.The event was won by Front Street with a score of 169 but we came a very close 2nd with a score of 168. As usual ,the children did us proud.They all had a lovely time mixing with other schools in the catchment area.
J Anderson

Kieron, Jack, Jordan, Jade, Adam, Karl and Jake T have been chosen to represent our school in a 5 a side football match at Gateshead Leisure Centre on Monday 17th January, starting at 4pm and finishing at 6pm. We know they will do us proud... Good Luck!
J Anderson

Swimming for Y5/6 is cancelled until after Christmas due transport access on South View Terrace.
We have now purchased swimming goggles with the money raised by pupils last term. Please let us know if your Y5/6 child requires goggles - They can use them for swimming lessons until July then return them to school to be disinfected and reused by the next class.
J Anderson

On Monday we hosted a match against Washingwell Primary School. The score was 3-2 to Swalwell and all players performed extremely well. Thank you to Washingwell players for good manners, fairness and friendliness and to all who helped to organise the match. It was a great game
J Anderson

Eight children from Year 5 and Year 6 played exceptionally well at the football tournament last night!

Jade, Jordan, Jake T, Jake P, Andrew, Sam, Keiran and Rachel braved the cold weather and a tournament which lasted over 3 hours!

The man of the match was Keiran, who managed to save many goals with his skill and dynamic acrobatics! Special thanks to Mrs Wheatley, who helped transport and support the children throughout. Thanks also to the supporters, Keiran's Mam and Dad with cousin Dean, and Sam's Dad.

J Anderson

Year 5/6 swim at Gateshead Leisure Centre on Tuesday afternoons and are making great progress.
Thomas, Caitlyn, Britanie, Sophie, Rachel and Laura are now working towards Personal Survival 1. The children have worked hard and deserve to be congratulated.
WELL DONE- we are so proud of you!
Posted by Mrs Anderson

Some of our children performed in a dance show at Whickham School & Sports College on Monday 12th July.
The show consisted of a variety of primary school dances and provided spectators with the opportunity to see some of the high quality dance work being produced in schools.
Our pupils have worked with a professional dance artist who choreographed a piece for the show. Mrs Wheatley and Mrs Bovill ensured that the children remembered steps by holding practice sessions in Swalwell.
Our Year 4 children and Dance Club dancers were absolute superstars..Well Done, you are a credit to the school.
A big thank you to Mrs Wheatley, Mrs Bovill and all involved in the organisation of the show. This was a fantastic opportunity for our children to celebrate dance within the Whickham feeder primary schools.
J Anderson

Our annual sports day was, once again, a great success. Children from Nursery to Year 6 had the opportunity to show off their sporting ability and good sportsmanship. The weather was kind to us for both the morning and afternoon events.
In the morning Nursery children astounded us with their skills before enjoying a picnic with their parents, carers, aunts, uncles and grandparents.
After lunch our KS1 and KS2 pupils took to the field and showed everyone how talented they are. All children received a medal for taking part and some will receive certificates in assembly on Friday.
Congratulations to Callum, Toni, John S and Jade who were awarded a sportsperson trophy for achievement and excellence in sport.
House Team, Tyne, were presented with the cup for best overall scores.
Well done everyone....you were all brilliant!
We are so proud of you!
Photographs can be viewed in the Sports Day Album in our gallery.
J Anderson

There is a 7 a side football match on Thursday 17th June at Parochial School from 4pm to 6pm. Spectators are welcome. Good luck Swalwell!
J Anderson

Year 4 took part in a series of ' Kwik Cricket ' matches against Whickham cluster schools. The activity was organised by pupils at Whickham School and Sports College. The organisers were impressed with the overall behaviour and sportsmanship of Swalwell children who enjoyed themselves enormously and once again did us proud.
J Anderson

Children have settled in well to swimming lessons in the new pool at Gateshead. The facilities are exceptional and a number of our pupils have progressed in lessons and are now ready to swim in the larger, deeper pool.
A big thank you to everyone who filled mini milk bottles with loose change. We have raised a staggering £53.75 and will soon be purchasing new goggles for our swimmers. Thanks again for your continued support.
J Anderson

Y3 and Y4 were awarded certificates from students at Gateshead College for completing a day of football rounders and skill related activities. The aim of the fun day was to promote health and fitness. Our thanks to Jessica Geoghegan (Newcastle United Women's F.C.) and Demi-Lee Stokes (England Women's F.C) for promoting the event.
J Anderson

Year 4 took part in a Gateshead Schools Tennis Challenge at Blaydon Tennis Club today. Pupils walked to and from the venue very sensibly. They are a credit to our school. Special thanks to Mrs Bovill and Miss Scott for accompanying the children.
J Anderson

Very well done to pupils who took part in the Inner West Football League, held at Whickham Parochial School on Thursday 22nd April. All our footballers played with exceptional skills. Brilliant work from Toni, Jade, John S, John A, Coby, Callum, Marc and Jake T.
Posted by J Anderson

Year 4 and Year 5 represented the school in a cross country event held at Whickham School and Sports College. Swalwell's winners were Caitlyn, Jordan, Jade and Jake P. Our children did really well with everyone completing the course in the time allocated.... We are delighted to say that they were all congratulated for good behaviour and sportsmanship.
J Anderson

More photographs can be seen in the gallery-sports events

Very well done to the children who took part in the Inner West football league match held at Whickham Parochial School. All our players played with exceptional skill and showed great sportsmanship. We are so proud of you.
Mrs Anderson

Miss Smith and Miss Scott took children in Y2/3 on a trip to Whickham School to represent us at a multi skills sporting event. As usual ,the children did us proud.They all had a lovely time mixing with other schools in the catchment area. Photographs can be seen in health week album on the website gallery.Click here to view

J Anderson

Good luck to our school team who are taking part in a basketball tournament tonight against other Gateshead schools. We know the team will play well and show excellent sportsmanship and team work.
J Anderson
An additional photograph to the one below can be seen in the Sport album on the website

On Tuesday mornings, year 4 and year 5 go to Dunston Swimming Baths. To learn how to swim, pupils need to master skills that will help them float, breathe and move around the water. All our children are gaining in confidence and a number of our swimmers have been awarded Level 1 certificates. All children excel at a pace individual to themselves and once they have achieved competence and confidence, they can be moved to deeper water.
Congratulations to Sophie, Caitlin, Britanie, and Rachel who have now moved on to lessons in the big pool. J Anderson

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A fantastic day was had by year 6 when they were given the chance to visit Kingston park - the home of the Newcastle Falcons. Expert training was given in this difficult sport. Whilst children participated in tag rugby matches, Mr Hampson and Mrs Anderson were given lessons on the rules of the game. In the afternoon, pupils were given the opportunity to use computers to make DVDs of the occasion containing music and pictures.
Photographs can be viewed in the gallery under sporting events.
By Benjamin, Year 6